The event is 1960s themed and tied to the museumís exhibit ďA Century of Fashion: 1880-1980,Ē on display through Oct. 13.

Each $125 ticket allows two to attend the Reverse Raffle and Auction, enjoy beverages and dinner. It also includes a one in 300 chance to win a $10,000 grand prize, among other raffle prizes. You donít have to be present at the event to win the prizes.

Money raised supports day-to-day operations, programs and exhibits at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Itís located on East Mountain Street and open to the public for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Call the museum at 704-739-1019 for ticket availability for the Reverse Raffle and Auction. The fundraiser is in memory of Priscilla Mauney, who worked to make it a success. Anna Lineberger, president of the museumís board of directors, said Mauney chaired the fundraising committee for years.

Lineberger enjoys the auction items. She always bids on something in the silent auction.

ďLast year I won a rental of The Bankerís House and we were able to have our anniversary party there. That was kinda neat,Ē Lineberger said.

Hereís five things about the event:

1. Itís 1960s themed. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Ď60s attire. There will be themed dťcor and music.

3. Guests may bid on silent and live auction items from local businesses and people in the community. The live auction includes a one-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge, a vacation package at The Inn and Ragged Gardens in Blowing Rock, tickets to the Belk Bowl and grandstand tickets to the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

4. The silent auction includes food and entertainment gift certificates, opportunities to visit attractions, and gift items such as jewelry, pottery, handcrafted kitchenware and framed prints. Thereís also autographed memorabilia from the Carolina Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. For a list of auction items visit Kingsmountainmuseum.org/annual-fundraiser.

5. Thereís a cake auction with a variety of baked goods, from New York style cheesecake and hummingbird cake to pound cakes and pies.

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